Best Ruby Hill Podcasts (2026)

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"He'll take some beating." Eyecatchers, impressive winners and more! | True To Form ep2 | Racing TV 14:26

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4h ago14:26

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HWPA Award winner Ash Symonds is back with the latest edition of True To Form. Ash answers a couple of your questions, including who could run in the Ryanair and also nominates some horses to follow. They include two easy winners Mortal Coil and Limerick Lass, before he identifies some eyecatchers to note going forward.Enjoy the show and let us kno…

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Full Episode - The Challenge Of Messaging The 2026 Midterms + Can A Moderate Republican Win California’s Governor Race 2:24:22

2h ago2:24:22

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As the country hurtles toward the 2026 midterms, Chuck Todd breaks down why winning in this moment may be more about margins than movements—and why messaging is about to get brutally hard. With a fragmented, exhausted electorate and a president acting emboldened despite weak political standing, Democrats face a defining choice: run as resistance to…

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Chuck’s Commentary - The Challenge Of Messaging The 2026 Midterms + Americans Do NOT Approve Of ICE 1:25:09

2h ago1:25:09

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As the country hurtles toward the 2026 midterms, Chuck Todd breaks down why winning in this moment may be more about margins than movements—and why messaging is about to get brutally hard. With a fragmented, exhausted electorate and a president acting emboldened despite weak political standing, Democrats face a defining choice: run as resistance to…

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Interview Only w/ Jon Slavet - Can A Moderate Republican Win California’s Governor Race 1:00:45

2h ago1:00:45

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Jon Slavet, a tech entrepreneur and Republican candidate for California governor, joins the Chuck ToddCast to discuss why he's entering one of the nation's most challenging political races. Slavet argues that while national politics dominates headlines, state and local governance has far more impact on people's daily lives—yet California's local po…

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The Rise (and Crash) of the Concorde Jet 44:04

14h ago44:04

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What if you could hop from France to New York in less than four hours? Traveling twice the speed of sound, with caviar, lobster, champagne and cigars? This was the pitch of the Concorde jet -- a revolutionary, utterly ridiculous and brilliant craft that promised to fundamentally change air travel. Spoiler: it's not around anymore. In today's episod…

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CLASSIC: English Men Used to Sell Their Wives 23:19

2d ago23:19

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In late 17th-century England, it was almost impossible for anyone outside of the upper class to successfully get a divorce -- the process was expensive and required approval from both the church and the government. As a result, some couples agreed to end their unhappy marriages through a bizarre practice known as 'wife selling'. And, unfortunately,…

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Full Episode - 2026 Will Be A Year Of “Living Dangerously” + Boom, Bust, or Meh? What To Expect From Trump’s Economy In 2026 2:33:34

2d ago2:33:34

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In this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck Todd digs into a growing sense of unease shared across the political spectrum, as 2026 looms as a “year of living dangerously” at home and abroad. From mass migration, rising nationalism, and AI-driven economic fear to flashpoints in Venezuela, Iran, and beyond, the conversation explores why so many glob…

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Interview Only w/ Mark Zandi Boom, Bust, or Meh? What To Expect From Trump’s Economy In 2026 57:12

2d ago57:12

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Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi joins Chuck Todd to break down what the numbers actually say about the U.S. economy—and why the headline optimism may be masking deeper problems. Zandi explains how upcoming tax refunds and delayed tax cuts will temporarily juice growth, even as that stimulus is entirely deficit-financed. Interest rate c…

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Chuck’s Commentary - 2026 Will Be A Year Of “Living Dangerously” + Echoes Of Ruby Ridge In Minneapolis 1:40:07

2d ago1:40:07

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In this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck Todd digs into a growing sense of unease shared across the political spectrum, as 2026 looms as a “year of living dangerously” at home and abroad. From mass migration, rising nationalism, and AI-driven economic fear to flashpoints in Venezuela, Iran, and beyond, the conversation explores why so many glob…

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Road to Cheltenham | Lydia & Ruby's Full Festive Review | Ep 8 | Racing TV 1:01:54

5h ago1:01:54

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What would happen if Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead meet again at Leopardstown next month? What's Ruby's 33-1 tip for the Cheltenham Gold Cup? What was it about Sir Gino's performance at Kempton that has seen him leap clear in the Champion Hurdle betting? What are we to make of the reigning Gold Cup winner's indifferent effort behind Affordale F…

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Eyecatchers, names to note and early Cheltenham views | True To Form ep1 | Racing TV 23:56

6d ago23:56

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Our bite-sized form-focused show is back for the 2025/2026 jumps season and HWPA Award winner Ash Symonds is your new guide to all the action out on the track with names to note, eyecatchers, a couple to treat with caution and more as we slowly build towards the spring festivals.What's the plan with Romeo Coolio - and should he even skip the Chelte…

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Special Episode - ICE, Intimidation & Trump’s Politics of Fear EXPLODE In Minneapolis 39:23

6d ago39:23

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In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis and the political, moral, and institutional failures surrounding it. As the administration rushes to rationalize the killing rather than investigate it—despite video evidence and eyewitness accounts that contradict its narrative—Chuck unpacks how DHS rhetor…

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A Ridiculous History of "Fad Diets," Part Two: Beverly Hills, Scarsdale and More 44:39

6d ago44:39

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As the Western world embarks on 2026, Ben, Max and Noel welcome everyone's New Year's resolutions. (Here's hoping that gym schedule continues through February!) In celebration of a "New Year, New Me" mentality, the boys return to the Ridiculous History of Fad Diets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Special Mailbag Episode: CBS News, Political Satire, Heritage Foundation Shakeup & More 1:14:04

6d ago1:14:04

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Chuck Todd is on vacation but the fresh content keeps coming! Chuck empties the 2025 mailbag and answers a variety of listeners’ questions regarding media, politics, history and sports. If you’d like to ask Chuck a question, shoot us an email at [email protected] Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST an…

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Special Mailbag Episode: Reuniting The GOP, Legacy vs. Independent Media, AI Content Moderation & More 59:57

7d ago59:57

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Chuck Todd is on vacation but the fresh content keeps coming! Chuck empties the 2025 mailbag and answers a variety of listeners’ questions focused on politics & policy, the future of Trump & MAGA, and naturally… one on his beloved Green Bay Packers. If you’d like to ask Chuck a question, shoot us an email at [email protected] Thank you …

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CLASSIC: How Louisiana Almost Became a Hippo Ranching Hub 43:22

8d ago43:22

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Nowadays beef, chicken and pork are the most common meats in the US -- but, not so long ago, that could have all changed. Join the guys as they travel back to the early 1900s, when Louisiana congressman Robert Broussard proposed an unorthodox solution to the nation's crippling meat shortage: the introduction of African Hippopotamuses to Gulf Coast …

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Full Episode - What If 9/11 Never Happened? + Predictions For Trump & American Politics In 2026 2:18:49

9d ago2:18:49

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In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck tackles one of the most consequential counterfactuals in modern history: what if 9/11 never happened? He explores how the attacks fundamentally altered the American psyche, shattered a post–Cold War sense of security, and transformed how Americans consume news, driving the demand for instant information …

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Chuck’s Commentary - What If 9/11 Never Happened? + College Football Playoff Reaction 1:09:01

9d ago1:09:01

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In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck tackles one of the most consequential counterfactuals in modern history: what if 9/11 never happened? He explores how the attacks fundamentally altered the American psyche, shattered a post–Cold War sense of security, and transformed how Americans consume news, driving the demand for instant information …

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Interview Only w/ Jonathan Martin - Predictions For Trump & American Politics In 2026 1:13:14

9d ago1:13:14

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Jonathan Martin, the politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO joins the Chuck ToddCast to walk through his bold predictions for the political landscape heading into 2026, starting with the idea that Donald Trump’s second term is less about governing and more about validation, legacy, and self-mythmaking. The conversation exp…

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Bonus Episode - Reaction To Trump's Actions In Venezuela 19:35

10d ago19:35

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Chuck Todd is on vacation, but the news never sleeps! Chuck gives his initial thoughts to the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicolas Maduro, the motivations behind it, and why the success of the operation may emboldened Trump to take even riskier actions. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://…

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CLASSIC: Who was the highest paid athlete in history? 30:19

11d ago30:19

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Today, most people probably don't remember the career of once-famous charioteer Gaius Appuleius Diocles -- however, in his day we was a cultural icon, one of the most famous athletes in Rome. Join the guys as they explore the story Diocles and trace one professor's quest to figure out exactly how much cash Diocles made in modern terms. See omnystud…

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Remote Ruby Wrapped 35:49

11d ago35:49

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David humorously discuss the rapid increase of 'wrapped' features in various apps, recount personal experiences with food apps, and then dive into their favorite conference moments of the year. They also explore the concept of UI affordances and its importance in web design and give a preview of up…

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New Voices - Is Nuclear Energy The Key To Powering The Age Of AI? 49:38

12d ago49:38

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Nuclear engineer & former Miss America, Grace Vanderhei joins Chuck Todd to break down the realities of nuclear energy—what’s safer than most people think, what genuinely needs fixing, and why public perception has lagged so far behind the science. From how she got into nuclear engineering to how disasters like Fukushima reshaped the industry’s mom…

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Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu, with Tom Freston 47:38

13d ago47:38

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Happy New Year! It's no secret that MTV fundamentally changed the nature of media and entertainment. But how did it actually get started? What made the world so obsessed with the concept of "Music Television"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max get to learn the true origin story of MTV from none other than the legendary co-founder, Tom Freston. …

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Road To Cheltenham x Let's Talk Racing Special - Christmas 2025 Review | ep7 | Racing TV 1:02:32

6d ago1:02:32

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Lydia Hislop and Ruby Walsh are joined by Let's Talk Racing's Andrew Blair-White and Josh Stacey for the annual Road To Cheltenham x Let's Talk Racing Festive special.Live from Leopardstown, the panel discuss the best of the Christmas action, including The Jukebox Man's thrilling King George VI Chase win, Sir Gino's classy Christmas Hurdle return a…

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Special Episode - What If Trump Accepted His Loss In 2020? + What If Trump Won In 2020? 1:18:15

14d ago1:18:15

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In this special episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck continues his “What If” series, an exploration of how small decisions and turning points can radically reshape American history. Using the razor-thin 2000 election as a starting point, Chuck explains why counterfactuals are a powerful way to understand how we got here—and how different choices mi…

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CLASSIC: The Weird Life of George Washington, Part 2 33:11

15d ago33:11

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Join Ben, Noel, Casey and returning guest Christopher Hassiotis as they continue exploring the strange life and times of George Washington in the second part of this two-part series. Listen in to learn more about Washington's weird hair routine, his bizarre, lifelong medical issues, and his family's troubling history in early America. See omnystudi…

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Full Episode - Deciphering The “Trump Doctrine” + The Dreams & Drama Of The LeBron Lakers 2:37:18

16d ago2:37:18

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In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines Donald Trump’s holiday Truth Social spree as a revealing window into his worldview and leadership style. From angry, vaguely threatening posts tied to Epstein to Christmas messages laced with grievance and insults, Trump’s online behavior paints a picture of a lonely, aggrieved figure who often …

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Chuck’s Commentary - Deciphering The “Trump Doctrine” + America Is A “Reluctant” Nation Of Immigrants 1:20:39

16d ago1:20:39

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In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines Donald Trump’s holiday Truth Social spree as a revealing window into his worldview and leadership style. From angry, vaguely threatening posts tied to Epstein to Christmas messages laced with grievance and insults, Trump’s online behavior paints a picture of a lonely, aggrieved figure who often …

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Interview Only w/ Yaron Weitzman - The Dreams & Drama Of The LeBron Lakers 1:15:00

16d ago1:15:00

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Yaron Weitzman, author of “A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers”, joins the Chuck ToddCast to unpack the remarkable rise, impact, and legacy of LeBron James—on the court, in Los Angeles, and far beyond basketball. Drawing from his reporting and authorship, Weitzman explains how access-driven sports journalism shapes the sto…

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CLASSIC: The Weird Life of George Washington, Part 1 43:37

18d ago43:37

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Returning special guest Christopher Hassiotis joins the guys today for a round-robin discussion of the very weird life of George Washington, first President of the United States. (As you may have guessed from the title, there's more weirdness than we could fit in a single episode.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ruby Upgrades & RAM Shortages 33:02

11d ago33:02

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Chris, Andrew, and David are back together, and the conversation starts out with TV talk, Fallout hype, why some shows overstay their welcome (Prison Break), and the “season one magic” problem (Reacher). Then there’s a big shoutout to Marco’s Rails Luminary win, and a deep dive into AI rabbit holes: self-hosting LLMs, Mac minis, and the looming rea…

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BEST OF: Is Jasmine Crockett The Next SUPERSTAR For The Democrats? 1:03:00

19d ago1:03:00

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In a replay of an interview Chuck Todd hosted during the summer, he’s joined by a rising star in the Democratic party, Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett. This interview was conducted prior to her announcement that she’ll be running for senate in Texas. She provides insights into her rapidly growing Dallas district and discusses the economic ben…

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Folks, We're Doing A Clip Show: Leftovers, 2025 37:25

20d ago37:25

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Hey there, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. Ben, Noel and Max here: as we travel to hang with our friends and family, we like to do a little thing at the end of the year where we explore various tangents and trivia we didn't get to in our first run of a show. So, as you're hugging or dodging your own family -- and just maybe having some advent…

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Interview Only w/ Mike Pesca - The Media Meltdown: AI, Billionaires, and the Collapse of Trust 1:10:14

21d ago1:10:14

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Mike Pesca, host of “The Gist” joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of media, technology, and trust at the end of 2025—and where things may be headed next. They dig into how legacy media is being reshaped by new owners, shrinking business models, and audience capture, with a close look at CBS, the Ellisons, and whether d…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Bari Weiss Burns The Credibility Of CBS News + Trump Wasted The "Honeymoon" Phase Of His Presidency 1:35:31

21d ago1:35:31

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Chuck Todd digs into the growing crisis of trust in American media and politics, sparked by CBS News pulling a 60 Minutes episode amid controversy and perceptions of corporate and political pressure. He examines how Bari Weiss’s handling of the situation exposed a lack of understanding of television news culture, why 60 Minutes has become the ultim…

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Full Episode - Bari Weiss Burns The Credibility Of CBS News + The Media Meltdown: AI, Billionaires, and the Collapse of Trust 2:43:48

21d ago2:43:48

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Chuck Todd digs into the growing crisis of trust in American media and politics, sparked by CBS News pulling a 60 Minutes episode amid controversy and perceptions of corporate and political pressure. He examines how Bari Weiss’s handling of the situation exposed a lack of understanding of television news culture, why 60 Minutes has become the ultim…

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La Cosa Nostra Gang War 1928-32 Bonus Episode Trailer 7:16

13d ago7:16

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We pick up alongside Episode Nine on Bones Remmer, zooming out to look at what was happening in San Francisco in 1928 as the La Cosa Nostra gang war intensified in North Beach. Along the way, we pause on the culture of the moment: the movies people packed theaters to see, the arrival of Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie, and the everyday stories tha…

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Christmas Preview & Tips | The Formbook | Racing TV 46:36

14d ago46:36

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A feast of action to enjoy over the Festive period and Danny Archer is joined by HWPA Award winner Ash Symonds and Tipstar champion Katie Midwinter to preview the pick of the action! They look ahead to the action at Kempton on Boxing Day, featuring a mouthwatering renewal of the King George VI Chase and thew eagerly anticipated return of Sir Gino i…

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Was 536 Really the Worst Year in History? 42:42

22d ago42:42

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Welcome to the end of the year, fellow Ridiculous Historians! As Ben, Noel and Max look back on the events of 2025, they discovered historians do, in fact, have one year singled out as "the worst year in human history." But... why? Join the guys as they explore how DXXXVI absolutely wrecked Europe, the Middle East and Asia -- with consequences that…

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Ep. 11—A Very Frisco Christmas Special 27:36

14d ago27:36

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This special holiday episode of Frisco — The Secret History explores how Christmas was celebrated in San Francisco from the Gold Rush through the 1940s. The episode opens with a reflection on Emperor Norton, the city’s most beloved eccentric and an early, outspoken champion of civil rights, whose proclamations stood in stark contrast to the exclusi…

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CLASSIC: Clara, The World's Most Famous Rhinoceros 45:28

23d ago45:28

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For centuries most people in Europe thought of rhinos as another form of mythical creature, like unicorns or griffins. However, this all changed when an enterprising sea captain brought a young, orphaned rhino named Clara back to his home country after his travels abroad. It's often said that fame can have a powerful effect on the average human bei…

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Chuck’s Commentary - MAGA Influencers Go To War With Each Other + Epstein Gets The Headlines… The Destruction At HHS SHOULD 1:42:36

23d ago1:42:36

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Chuck Todd examines the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, the uneven political fallout, and why some stories break through while others—often more consequential—don’t. The discussion then turns to public health, RFK Jr.’s corrosive influence on vaccine trust, and how misinformation is putting kids at risk just as measles cases sur…

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Interview Only w/ Leigh Ann Caldwell - Trump 2.0 Has Made Capitol Hill Irrelevant 1:04:07

23d ago1:04:07

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Chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, Leigh Ann Caldwell joins the Chuck ToddCast to unpack how Washington looks different when covered from outside the constraints of legacy media—and why independent journalism may be better suited to capture the dysfunction of Trump’s second term. Caldwell reflects on the groupthink and reaction-driven co…

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Full Episode - Epstein Gets The Headlines… The Destruction At HHS SHOULD + Trump 2.0 Has Made Capitol Hill Irrelevant 2:42:54

23d ago2:42:54

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Chuck Todd examines the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, the uneven political fallout, and why some stories break through while others—often more consequential—don’t. The discussion then turns to public health, RFK Jr.’s corrosive influence on vaccine trust, and how misinformation is putting kids at risk just as measles cases sur…

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Call It Frisco Part 3: Emperor Norton and Herb Caen Myths Debunked! 24:08

22d ago24:08

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In this episode of The Secret History of Frisco, Knox Bronson returns—hopefully for the last time—to San Francisco’s most emotionally charged semantic battlefield: the word “Frisco.” Building on the earlier episodes Call It Frisco and Call It Frisco #2 — Sally Stanford Weighs In On The Eternal Conflict, Knox dismantles two of the most commonly cite…

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King George Tips and Festive Fancies | On The Wire | Racing TV 44:49

22d ago44:49

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On The Wire returns for the final episode of the year, with a plethora of top class racing to preview! Andrew Blair-White, Gavin Lynch, Dan Overall, Mark Boylan and Donn McClean are looking to round off 2025 with some festive winners, and with previews of the King George, Welsh National, Savills Chase and various other Grade One races all included,…

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Jumpstart Pro Evolution - Streamlining Rails Development 1:05:42

18d ago1:05:42

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In this episode, Chris and David Hill catch up on wild winter temperature swings, then dive into what Chris has been refactoring in Jumpstart to reduce merge pain, cut dependencies, and make upgrades smoother. The conversation branches into AI-assisted coding pitfalls and where AI shines, new web security headers that could simplify CSRF handling, …

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Interview Only w/ Bradley Tusk - Voting On Your Phone Could Be The Future Of Democracy 1:11:13

26d ago1:11:13

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Businessman, venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership fatigue, the erosion of America’s rule of law, and the long-term consequences of the Trump era. Tusk argues that many of today’s institutional crises—from weakened economic pillars to America’s retreat from global …

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Full Episode - Trump Suffers From “Obama Derangement Syndrome” + Voting On Your Phone Could Be The Future Of Democracy 2:21:23

26d ago2:21:23

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Chuck Todd breaks down Donald Trump’s prime-time address to the nation, arguing that it functioned less as a governing update and more as a rapid-fire campaign rally designed to rehab Trump’s political image. Todd explains how the speech sidestepped real policy challenges, leaned heavily into grievance, and once again spoke almost exclusively to Tr…